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Pete Fewing Earns 300th Win - The Spectator

WAC SEMI PREVIEW: WSOC vs. UTRGV - Seattle University
Seattle U women's soccer faces UTRGV in the semifinals of the WAC Tournament at Utah Valley on Friday afternoon.

Huskies Net Pair of Early Goals in 2-0 Win Over Loyola Chicago - Washington Huskies | University of Washington Athletics

Sounders to face Timbers in Western Conference Semifinals - Sounder At Heart
Leg one is Sunday Nov 4 at 2:30 PM on ESPN and Leg two is Thursday Nov 8 at 7:30 PM in Seattle with the broadcast situation still to be determined.

Puget Sound culture & news

'I apologized for dying': Hiker describes close call in snowy Cascades | king5.com
A hiker from Germany says her faith in humanity is restored after a Washington woman acted on her instincts to help save her from dangerous conditions on the Pacific Crest Trail.

Developer plans to launch water taxis to connect Seattle region’s tech hubs by 2020 – GeekWire
An ambitious plan from a Seattle-area real estate developer to build and operate a network of high-tech water taxis, ferrying passengers between its Southport megaproject in Renton, Wash., and the region’s top tech hubs, is getting closer to reality.

'Better Call Saul' Actor Cut Off His Arm So He Could Pass As Wounded Vet

Fast-moving storm knocks out power in parts of Puget Sound | king5.com
Heavy rains are headed for Western Washington, with flood watches in effect for parts of King and Whatcom counties.

MLS

Playoffs

Timbers vs. FC Dallas, 2018 MLS Playoffs: Final score 2-1, Diego Valeri bails out Portland - SBNation.com
As a team, the Timbers turned in one of their worst performances of the year, but Valeri had two of his best finishes of the season.

2018 MLS Cup playoffs: Penalty kick heartbreak sees D.C. United fall to Columbus Crew - Black And Red United
United missed three penalties in the tiebreaker, ending their MLS Cup hopes

For D.C. United, a painful exit — but a bright future - The Washington Post
The feel-good buzz to the club’s stunning run to the playoffs ends with a PK miss, but the silver lining is hard to miss going into next season.

A penalty kick win again advances Columbus Crew SC from Knockout Round - Massive Report
The Black & Gold win on the road in the knockout game again.

RSL advances to semifinal, beats LAFC 3-2 - RSL Soapbox
Damir Kreilach put on a show, scoring twice against a team RSL didn’t beat in the regular season.

All Done: LAFC 2, Real Salt Lake 3 - Angels on Parade
Expansion team’s playoff run is one and out.

LAFC’s MLS Cup Playoffs game temporarily halted due to fans throwing debris - Angels on Parade
Shocking scenes at Los Angeles Football Club’s first-ever MLS Cup Playoffs game on Thursday, as the game was halted for a cool-down period after spectators in the North End at Banc of California...

General News

When Barros Schelotto faced Gallardo in MLS | MARK Claro Argentina
Todo el mundo ya se vuelve loco por la Super Final de la Copa Libertadores 2018 entre los gigantes del fútbol argentino, Boca y River.Los...

Orlando City SC Announces New Training Complex in Osceola County | Orlando City Soccer Club

McIntyre's 23 Thoughts: Bruce Arena back to the LA Galaxy?
Is Bruce Arena headed back to the LA Galaxy? How did the Chicago Fire's season go so wrong? It's all Doug McIntyre's latest MLS column 23 Thoughts.

USL & lower leagues

FC Cincinnati's Nazmi Albadawi to play for Palestine

United States National Teams

Eddie Johnson: Ex-USMNT star trains youth, Pulisic in new chapter | SI.com
Former U.S. striker Eddie Johnson has found his post-playing calling in Florida, training young Americans and trying to shape their development–while working with some high-profile professional pupils as well.

USA Beats Puerto Rico 7-1 to Begin 2018 Concacaf U-20 Championship - U.S. Soccer
The U.S. Under-20 Men’s National Team kicked off the 2018 Concacaf U-20 Championship with a 7-1 victory against Puerto Rico. A burst of scoring in the game’s opening 30 minutes put the USA ahead early and it added to its advantage with four second-half goals to start its World Cup qualifying campaign on a high note.

World soccer

Josh Sargent “close” to place on Werder Bremen senior roster - Stars and Stripes FC
He’s going to get a shot.

Report: USMNT star Christian Pulisic sits atop Bayern Munich’s wishlist - Bavarian Football Works
Bayern will be looking to rejuvenate its roster in the offseason, can it make a play for the star from Pennsylvania?

Sub-20 de Honduras viajó a Estados Unidos a buscar el boleto a Polonia - Diez - Diario Deportivo
El equipo nacional dirigido por Carlos Tábora, no pudo contar con algunos jugadores que no les dieron visa